Cocopah Middle School
Tel:
(480)484-6100
- Cocopah Middle School serves 929 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cocopah Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cocopah Middle School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 929 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cocopah Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cocopah Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #298 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 83% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsdale Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cocopah Middle School is Chaparral High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Desert Shadows Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sequoya Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale Sequoya Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 481 students
0.4 miles
11808 N. 64th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480)484-6100 0.4 K-5 481 - Scottsdale Basis Scottsdale Primary Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 530 students
0.7 miles
11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520)219-6000 0.7 K-5 530 - Scottsdale Arts Academy At Scottsdale Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 168 students
0.8 miles
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602)437-3927 0.8 K-4 168 - Tolleson Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 130 students
0.8 miles
6140 E. Thunderbird
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623)474-2120 0.8 K-6 130 - Paradise Valley Chaparral High School Grades: 9-12 | 2205 students
0.9 miles
6935 E. Gold Dust
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480)484-6100 0.9 9-12 2205
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